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Sneak peak by motoracer838
| Started on | : 09-06-2011 12:19 AM |
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| Last post by | : 355Fiero on 04-13-2012 02:28 PM |
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Sep 30th, 2011
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motoracer838
Member Posts: 3751
From: Edgewater Co. USofA
Registered: Jan 2006
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Rick Morehouse
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From: Conway,S.C.,USA
Registered: Jan 2008
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I say again-awesome build!!! The T/A frame up is solid, smooth,strong. But--I was expecting a bit more flair from a "Master Metal Worker"!!! Say-- some rolled tube in a circle or two mirror-image halves, mated @ 9&3, just for the pure fun of it. Another one of those-
WOW factors..Not @ all meant as a flame, as I know square & rectangle tube saves time & $$$. Your answers to our ?? are civil and
appreciated. Hellofa build Joe. The owner should be well pleased. Rick
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11:24 PM
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Oct 1st, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
Registered: Sep 2011
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Lookin good Joe!
I have been watching and learning. I have been focusing on my parts round-up, getting close to being done with major components. Do you need me to bring the steering column back down or will we be good without?
Thanks again for all the hours!
Q
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12:32 PM
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Oct 3rd, 2011
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motoracer838
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From: Edgewater Co. USofA
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Thanks for the comments guys. More progress tonight, only a couple of pics. Yeah I know, the bench is a disaster.   The completed crossmember.   and a couple of shots w/ it in place.  Tomorrow, the engine mounts and then the welding starts, I'm quite sure that a trip to the welding store is going to be in order before I'm done welding. Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe [This message has been edited by motoracer838 (edited 10-03-2011).]
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08:49 PM
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Oct 4th, 2011
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motoracer838
Member Posts: 3751
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Finished up the mods to the cradle and got the engine mounts done.    Usually, when I do a stretch, I'll add a part to the frame to move the mount for the cradle back, in this case I needed to stretch the cradle so that I would have a place to add a crosstube for the engine mounts.   Engine mounts ready to weld up.  Let the welding begin. Joe
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11:00 PM
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Oct 5th, 2011
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Rick Morehouse
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From: Conway,S.C.,USA
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Exceptionally thought out project-hats off to ya Joe. Quinn will get a super frame. Rick
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10:33 AM
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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Yeah i will, It makes me want to do a crazy fast engine  but I will probably just finish with what I have and upgrade the engine later after I know all the bugs have been delt with
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10:45 PM
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Oct 11th, 2011
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Rick Morehouse
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From: Conway,S.C.,USA
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Did you folks vanish-sure hope not. Your build is awesome, would like to follow till done. Has your thread been moved-under a new title??
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10:02 PM
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SuperchargedV6
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From: Hinckley, Oh, US
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Excellent job and really enjoying the work you are doing. Thanks,,Rick B
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11:01 PM
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Oct 14th, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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Sorry guys, we moved the chassis to its new home and have been busy getting parts. Will have new pics tomorrow.
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11:37 PM
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Oct 15th, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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01:01 AM
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Vader Lambo
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img]https://images.fiero.nl/2011/DSC00248_(640x480).jpg[/img] new home .jpg) .jpg) started with the basics, cleaned out tank installed new fuel pump, strainer, all new hoses and filter .jpg) new rack and pinion and stabilizer went in a lil later
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01:06 AM
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Vader Lambo
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.jpg) A big thanks to my Buddy Doug for the use of his shop, we've built many a toy here
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01:09 AM
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dratts
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From: Coeur d' alene Idaho USA
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I can't overstate how much I admire your fabrication skills. Very nice, from another lambo replica builder.
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12:26 PM
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Vader Lambo
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.jpg) cleaned up trans and engine and got them ready for paint. Tomorrow is fab up accessory brackets day. .jpg) one setp forward two steps back.... rear spoiler is off looks like I get to cut it loose and start over, errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr .jpg) built supports for body as well .jpg) .jpg) reinforced fiberglass... not sure if anyone will be able to tell in pic _(640x480).jpg)
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09:35 PM
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Vader Lambo
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09:44 PM
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Vader Lambo
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09:50 PM
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Oct 16th, 2011
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motoracer838
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Lookin' good.  It's nice to see the thread continue. Joe
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10:52 PM
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Oct 17th, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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It's coming along for sure, yesterday I finally got to the accessory brackets so the engine will be going back in soon. I'm planning on turning over the engine around this time next week if all goes to plan.
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01:28 PM
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Oct 18th, 2011
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VF1Skullangel
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From: Southern California
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I'm not trying to act like Shuan Hammett and bash V8 Fiero's but I still think you should ditch the V8 and go with a BMW V12.
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04:52 PM
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Vader Lambo
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yeah, that's not going to happen.... I'm looking forward to having an engine that is cheap and easy to maintain.
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09:19 PM
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Oct 19th, 2011
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motoracer838
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From: Edgewater Co. USofA
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| | | quote | Originally posted by VF1Skullangel:
I'm not trying to act like Shuan Hammett and bash V8 Fiero's but I still think you should ditch the V8 and go with a BMW V12. |
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Dude, there was barely enough room to get the V-8 in w/out butchering the firewall and killing any seating room.  Joe
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01:47 AM
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IFLYR22
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From: Tucson, AZ.
Registered: May 2007
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This a nice project going on. I have been watching from the beginning.
I am in the middle of doing fiberglass work right now on one of my projects.
This will be interesting to watch.
What are your plans for the underside of the body, the hand laid portions?
-Dave
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11:45 AM
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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good question, Im not sure if I will. As it is we're taking a big risk on the cooling system. Im running two honda civic radiators. One on either side just in front of the rear wheels. We're hoping the channels on either side between the chassis and body will allow enough flow to keep it cool. I will have a ramp on either side as well to pop the air up into the wheel wells. Its looking good on paper
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11:58 AM
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Vader Lambo
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to clean up my reply, Im not sure what i will be doing with the underside. I won't be sealing it up because I will be utilizing the air flow. hopefully that makes more sense than my first shot
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12:02 PM
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IFLYR22
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Ah! That is where I was going.
I was wondering if you were planing on smoothing the visible hand laid FRP to help keep it clean and help air flow to the cooling areas.
I am restoring an old Vette and have used a hand laid front clip. I do not have the airflow for cooling issues to deal with, but the FRP is not protected from dirt coming off the tires and road. I have been smoothing it and coating the bare FRP to protect it and make it easier to keep clean.
-Dave
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12:17 PM
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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hey all, tomorrow is a big day! Got my radiators in so I will mount them and start piping them into one harmonious unit if it doesn't work... im in bad shape but regardless it should look pretty cool. Got the rear spoiler in the right spot.... finally. I will have tons of pics tomorrow. engine and tranny to go in this weekend or early next week. The goal is to have the engine running before Nov 5th
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10:45 PM
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Oct 20th, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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got the new radiators in look good, will post pics if it lets me
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10:32 PM
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Vader Lambo
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11:26 PM
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Vader Lambo
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 this should be the top bracket of the radiator, I used 96 honda radiators with 12" fans drivers side radiator  pass side bottom bracket  finally have the rear spoiler in the right spot that only took 2 hours  alternator bracket, turned out ok, Im not the fabricator that Joe is  AC comp and my ugly bracket  prep the engine, then I tore it down again..... that's all Ive got for now
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11:41 PM
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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 top bracket  pass side rad.
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11:47 PM
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motoracer838
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Vader Lambo:
top bracket
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Wow, I've had too much to drink, my vision's all fuzzy.  Nice progress. Joe
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11:55 PM
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Oct 21st, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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lol, thanks man, im having fun
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01:59 AM
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Dec 2nd, 2011
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Vader Lambo
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From: louisville, co
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 firewall (detachable)
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07:35 PM
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Vader Lambo
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 the piping is all done for the dual radiator cooling system, it was a challange but we tested yesterday and is flowing well, should be more than enough...... 
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07:40 PM
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Vader Lambo
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holy blury, i will be at one with my engine [IM[IMG]http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Vader-Lambo1/DSC00259640x480.jpg [/IMG]G]http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Vader-Lambo1/DSC00257.jpg[/IMG]
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07:45 PM
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Vader Lambo
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 electric waterpump 37 gallons per min
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07:47 PM
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Vader Lambo
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07:48 PM
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motoracer838
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It's about time you got done with the honeymoon, , I hate to tell you this, the ac lines are on the left side of the engine compartment. That type of waterpump made some things easier, some harder. Keep up the good work. Joe
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08:21 PM
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Dec 3rd, 2011
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Vader Lambo
Member Posts: 28
From: louisville, co
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yeah I know I was excited to get back to work on it. Yeah, i saw that (AC lines) I'll just have some custom lines made. It would be nice to have a least a few custom parts on this car..... LOL
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08:35 PM
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